English Explanatory Dictionary

tenderness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Quality, state or condition of being tender.
  2. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.
  3. A concern for the feelings or welfare of others.
  4. A pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ en-us-tenderness.ogg

Word forms

tenderness tendernesses tendernesse

Etymology

From tender + -ness.

Derived words

rebound tenderness
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